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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Irish Power (ranked 208 p4p, 377 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 22 p4p, 43 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irish Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Power throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Power.
Volkov fails with the takedown.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power throws the kick towards the body but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Power.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkov connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov moves out of range as Power strikes.
We've been told by Power's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Power with a body shot.
Power gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkov slows down the pace here.
Power prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Power up against the cage.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Power working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Power seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Volkov can turn it around.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Power.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Power misses with some punches.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Volkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Power manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Power tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Power tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.
Volkov lands with a nice body punch.
Power misses the jab.
Power misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Power.
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkov.
An attempted straight right counter from Power misses the target.
Irish Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Power connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Power throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Power moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Power blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irish Power dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Volkov slips under a jab.
Volkov cracks Power with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkov is looking to clinch.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
Power half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volkov has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.
Volkov is pushing Power up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Power can't fight it off and eventually Volkov manages to take the fight to the floor. Power looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Power is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Volkov dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is trying to buck Volkov off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Volkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Volkov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Power pushes Volkov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Volkov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Power is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Volkov trying to control the position but Power is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Power dodges the ground and pound from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Power to see if he's OK.
Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Power to see if he's OK.
Power tries to escape but Volkov is in control.
Volkov throws a strike aimed at the side of Power's head but Power avoids it well.
Volkov wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Volkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Power is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov just content to control the position.
Power regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Power is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov controlling the action here.
Power is trying to stand back up but Volkov is controlling him
Volkov lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Power dodges it nicely.
Volkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Volkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Power!
Power gets back to half guard.
Volkov drops an elbow to the side of Power's head.
Power is trying to stand up here but Volkov is controlling him well.
Volkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Power was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volkov looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Volkov avoids the elbow strike from Power, against the cage.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Power after a bit of a struggle.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Power.
Volkov effectively controlling the action here.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Volkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Power has wrist control.
Power controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
Power wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Volkov manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying to stand back up but Volkov is controlling him
Volkov trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
Volkov controlling the pace.
Power has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Power wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground.
Volkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Power is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Power is trying to stand.
Volkov lands strikes from half guard.
Volkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Power trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to pass to full mount but Power defends it.
Volkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Power is just riding it out for now. Volkov eventually gives up the hold.
Volkov throwing shots but Power is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ivan Volkov just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Volkov works the jab nicely.
Volkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Power swivels and escapes.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkov gets tackled into the cage by Power. Power maintains the clinch.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
Volkov wants a takedown.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Power.
Volkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the cage.
Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Power avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkov.
Power lands a left hand.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Volkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Power manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Power stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Power pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Power prevents it.
Irish Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Power.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Power shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Power pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Power shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Volkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Power gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from Power.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Volkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Power is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Power.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power pushes off an throws an elbow but Volkov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Power throws an elbow but it misses.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Volkov goes for a takedown attempt but Power pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov misses the body punch
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Power lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Volkov shoots in for a double leg but Power sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irish Power had his way with Ivan Volkov in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Power enables Volkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Power manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov prevents Power from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Power kicks Volkov off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irish Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but Power gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the cage.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkov drives through with a takedown into Power's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Power wants to stand but Volkov is controlling the position.
Volkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power kicks Volkov off and gets to his feet.
Power lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Power.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Power on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Power thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Volkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Power was covering up waiting for the punch and Volkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Volkov stops Power from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Power utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Power scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Volkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Power's waist but Power gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkov off to one side.
Power catches Volkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Power throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Power's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Power.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Power's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Power knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Volkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Irish Power.
I think Power has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:45
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irish Power!
Irish Power retains his featherweight title!
Irish Power took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ALPHA Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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